Fair Housing
A property manager in NJ who asks prospective tenants about their national origin on an application form is:
APermitted if the form is used consistently
BViolating the Fair Housing Act and NJ's Law Against Discrimination✓ Correct
CAllowed if the property is owner-occupied
DRequired by the NJ Landlord Registration Act
Explanation
Asking about national origin on rental applications violates both the federal Fair Housing Act and NJ's Law Against Discrimination, which prohibit such inquiries.
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